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The Chris Reeve Sebenzas are relatively lightweight, super sharp, fast into action, feature his titanium frame lock, and have great blade shapes.  They look great too.  In my original 2012 review of the Sebenza https://youtu.be/5Q3jsldqgBM I noted all this...and its ridiculously high price as well.  It will cost about $450 to $550.    

Enter the homages to the Sebenza.  For a small price you can hook into all the 1st Cool functionality of the Sebenzas.  These aren't copies as the design details are a bit different and they do not wear any CR markings; they're just homages to this great but expensive blade.  Often the steels used are high quality, Sandvik in some models.  In hard use they have proven reliable and well worth the small cost.  I'll use my genuine Sebenza to compare details in this value Nutnfancy KRV.  Highly recommended while you can get them!  

Genuine Chris Reeve Large Sebenza:  https://shrsl.com/2kafo  https://shrsl.com/2kafv Genuine Chris Reeve Small Sebenza:  https://shrsl.com/2kafq   https://shrsl.com/2kafw 

SRM Land Knife: https://amzn.to/2He6rix

Land 12C27 Sandvik: https://amzn.to/3kcH0w5

Land 9102 Green: https://amzn.to/3o2sRnE

Sanremu Land 910 SRM G10 Blk: https://amzn.to/35eiww8

Land 9104 Steel: https://amzn.to/3o4wlWv

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Buy a Sebenza for $575 or This for $24!

The Chris Reeve Sebenzas are relatively lightweight, super sharp, fast into action, feature his titanium frame lock, and have great blade shapes. They look great too. In my original 2012 review of the Sebenza https://youtu.be/5Q3jsldqgBM I noted all this...and its ridiculously high price as well. It will cost about $450 to $550. Enter the homages to the Sebenza. For a small price you can hook into all the 1st Cool functionality of the Sebenzas. These aren't copies as the design details are a bit different and they do not wear any CR markings; they're just homages to this great but expensive blade. Often the steels used are high quality, Sandvik in some models. In hard use (shown) they have proven reliable and well worth the small cost. I'll use my genuine Sebenza to compare details in this value Nutnfancy KRV. Highly recommended while you can get them! Genuine Chris Reeve Large Sebenza: https://shrsl.com/2kafo https://shrsl.com/2kafv Genuine Chris Reeve Small Sebenza: https://shrsl.com/2kafq https://shrsl.com/2kafw SRM Land Knife: https://amzn.to/2He6rix Land 12C27 Sandvik: https://amzn.to/3kcH0w5 Land 9102 Green: https://amzn.to/3o2sRnE Sanremu Land 910 SRM G10 Blk: https://amzn.to/35eiww8 Land 9104 Steel: https://amzn.to/3o4wlWv TNPrs who donate to me in Patreon make the continuation of TNP possible! https://www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy Subscribe to TNP for more videos like this http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nutnfancy Subscribe to Nutn’s B Channel too: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thenutnfancyproject Sub to TNP Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/nutnfancy TNP Branded Adventure, specialty knives items at: www.nutnfancy.bigcartel.com

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Adam Boyd

Another great review! I appreciate the cut testing that you rolled in 👍

The Nutnfancy Project

Thanks much Adam. I am just trying to give some options to TNPrs who might be short on cash. These are great knives.

Zak Orendorff

I’m gonna check those out. I have a a Sabenza and I love it but I seem to love my Hinderer XM-18’s better. Over priced? Yes, but so are a lot of other stuff like guns etc. love the content Nutn. Good job with pumping out the videos. Thought I would add this too. The one thing that I think is BS about the Sabenza is they tell you not to flick the blade because it can cause damage. Seriously?!? The knife is almost 500 bucks and CRK says it can’t handle the blade being flicked out. That’s why the salesman gave me a WTF look when I kept flicking it to see what the action was like... I still bought it though. It was always a grail knife for me. I do use it as well.

Todd Strelka

Knives, knives, knives. I love knives. Can't wait to watch this later.

Powernoodle

I own several Sanrenmu knives, and appreciate them not only because they are fine knives in their own right, but because they demonstrate how absurdly overpriced Sebenzas are. Yes, Sebenzas have fancy steel, titanium and hand-fitting. Nice knives (and maybe "douche knives" too as you say), no doubt. And, being a knucklehead, I own five of them. But honestly, a Sanrenmu is 72% of a Sebenza at 4% of the price.

Red dog 1

Crazy timing Nutn. I was looking at the Chris Reeves Pacific this morning before you posted this

The Nutnfancy Project

"Yes, but so are a lot of other stuff like guns etc. love the content Nutn. Good job with pumping out the videos." AWESOME that you have a genuine Sebenza; they are truly great knives. For flicking it, I wouldn't worry too much. Strange they say that. Good to have some users like these you can thump on, they're super cheap. I will keep cranking them out, thanks much Zak.

The Nutnfancy Project

Thank you Todd, congrats again on the Rattlesnake Cache 1st find. Good trades too.

The Nutnfancy Project

"... but because they demonstrate how absurdly overpriced Sebenzas are." PN on point yet again. Sounds like you discovered these great knives a long time ago, we sure love ours. Thanks for being here.

The Nutnfancy Project

They are cool and maybe for folks who have the coin it's a good purchase, links below. But the Sanrenmus give the same functionality they just lack the cool factor.

DuginIN

Thanks for sharing your experience. Totally agree the The Chris Reeve Sebenzas is overpriced. The homage knives for $25.00 is fantastic although I prefer flippers or autos. Might consider using as gifts.

Todd Strelka

I was actually the 2nd finder there. :)

Connor Murphy

Yay, knives! Fueling the addiction for 14 years! Keep up the great work.

J Ram

Looking out for everyone....thanks Colonel! 👍

Racing Psychosis

I generally like the ESEE Izula 2 and own a couple. One day I came across the "Sanrenmu Horizontal Conceal Carry Stealth 7Cr17 Full Tang Fixed Blade Neck Knife" on ebay. I picked one up $19.99 + shipping. Got it, took it out of the package and was like wow, I'm impressed. Then I pulled out the ESEE and laughed. Its the same blade shape, same size, different handle. but the blade shape is so much the same that the knives are interchangeable in each others sheath. It does need some jimping, but pretty cool.

Lon N

Another thoroughly enjoyed GRV, thanks for the value perspective. No new knife today for me, SBR fever victim........

RowdyRon

Really fantastic looking value options. I still can't get behind chinese junk anymore though. I'll buy Taiwanese stuff all day (Cold Steel). I bet you could unload your Sebenza signed on BigCartel for a good price. Lots of TNP folks would jump on it. Thanks Nutn.

Zak Orendorff

Yeah man I think the one with green g10 looks cool. I do believe ill get one

Silas Porter

When people bitch and moan about homage watches or blades I always wonder to myself, do they have a homage and not know it. In 1935 Bausch & Lomb designed the aviator sunglasses now sold under the Ray-Ban name. So anyone who wears aviators and their not Ray-Bans they're wearing a homage to the original. And yet I don't hear people complaining about it. Everything is a copy of something, as long as it's not a counterfeit I see no issue.

David and Elizabeth

That's a lot of cabbage $$$. Worth it though if money's no object. 👨‍👩‍👧❤

maxmfs

Love my Sebenza 25. Also love my Hinderer MP-1. I think they both offer good “value,” though I would never pay full freight - I bought both on the forums. I view them as “criterion” knives. Like the PM2 and Griptilian I also keep around, they are knives one needs to have in one’s collection. Just like if one has pistols, one needs a 1911, Beretta 92FS, Glock 19, etc. The ironic part is that I generally EDC one of several Emerson CQC-7Vs.

Sheepdog

The Sabenza is simply too expensive for me. I could swing it if I wanted to, but I just don't get 3 to 4 times the enjoyment over something like the very excellent Spyderco Manix 2 or many other knives with similar prices. The most I've ever spent on a knife is the TNP ProTech SBR Auto I pulled the trigger on, on Friday and I only exceeded my $150 knife limit because of it's TNP connection. Just my personal value scale. No judgement of others who are happy to spend the money for an original Sabenza. I think these homages look like a great way for me to experience most of the enjoyment of a Sabenza for a 10th of the price. I'm in for that.

Daniel Herb

Always wanted a Sebenza, but cant justify the price. These other options will have to satisfy the itch...

Mike R

I think the knife is nice but not for $500, the only knife I might spend that much on when be a Halo. Though still I’d really have to like it so probably it would have to be a special TNP edition Halo before I’d pull the trigger on one.

HappyFrancisMacomber

Funny... I have the 3in land and love it. Every time it goes in hand or pocket, I’m so happy. Never afraid to use it either.

TacticalBunnyCA

I lucked out and managed to get one of the titanium versions of this line. It’s only a little bit different with the same blade and design but it has ball bearings (all be it rather mediocre), it’s right side only and it has a single piece dual purpose lock-bar insert/over travel stop. Purchased from Amazon 3rd part in the neighborhood if $80. I can’t say that I would ever want to drop another $330 on this design even for exponentially better quality which a CR certainly has. My only objection to this review is saying that SRM is 95% of the original I think that is too critical of the Chris Reeves and too much credit to the SRM. even on my titanium version I would say it’s 85% and that is all due to the blade steel which I have found to be just bearly adequate in my SRM.

Andrettski

It's all about value Nutn, I'm never ashamed by not owning the original. Oh and also being able to purchase 6 to a dozen different new knives for the same $400. Like the Sketchers you were sportin' in your cardboard test, best shoes for the money IMO. Nikes and others are cool but are built like crap. It's all up to each individual, but I could never justify that much 4 a knife.

Tacticaldoodle

I kinda am. I've never, ever carried my Sebenza. I felt like I had to own one to be able to own any kind of ripoff/homage/fake/imitation but I couldn't bring myself to take it out of the nice little box and start scratching the crap out of it with EDC, when I have something just like it that I can wail on guilt-free. It's lovely, but unlike some of the other high end stuff it doesn't look cooler with wear. Like every other expensive thing around, I still say the best method is doing what Fender did the to the Japanese builders in the 80's-90's. Offer their products at a licensed, lower cost, budget build that gets people into your ecosystem. Man a kid started on a cheap squier only to end up paying for a US made custom shop. IIRC Colt did something similar.

The Nutnfancy Project

"...but I just don't get 3 to 4 times the enjoyment over something like the very excellent Spyderco Manix 2 or many other knives with similar prices. " Agree. As a reviewer I have to visit these high end brands once in awhile but they do not make me any happier!

The Nutnfancy Project

"...even on my titanium version I would say it’s 85% and that is all due to the blade steel which I have found to be just bearly adequate in my SRM." Fair enough...let's go with 85%, I'm good with that.

The Nutnfancy Project

Agree Bretti. These homages are great and so are them Sketchers...nice detail pick out.

Tacticaldoodle

Can you even call ray bans original these days? I know they're bought out but the difference is pretty stark comparing old v. new. Seems like all the glasses shops got purchased under one umbrella and now sell you the same foreign stuff with a 10x markup. I certainly can't see how my oakley's should be worth $150 with poly lenses.

TacticalBunnyCA

Yeah s30 & 35vn just blow this 12c27 steel out of the water... Nukes it outa the water! I just posted a couple of pics on the community page.

IndianaBen

The test drive value of homages can’t be overstated, love these reviews! Tried the Smael watch, loved it, got the real thing. Tried the Kershaw Cryo before getting a Hinderer, decided it wasn’t for me. The $20 test drive is high value, smart purchase either way you go

Andrettski

I totally understand ya TD. I think it all depends on ones passion for that particular hobby. Take guns, guitars or knives. My first handgun, a Beretta. First AR, a Colt. My first bass, a Fender Musicmaster(shortscale ugh) actually never liked it because of the neck. I still have that guitar BTW. Knives are just down the list 4 me I guess. Someday I will get a WE or 3, but 4 now I have 6 Civivi's and enjoy all of them, half of which are in regular EDC rotation.

Plumber Angelo

Always love a good value KRV!! I’ve been eyeing the sanrenmu brand for a while and I’m afraid I’ll have to open the wallet again... thanks Nutn!

Devin Heald

And BAM!!!!! now I have 3 more knives added to the knife list to get........ THANKS Nutn

Devin Heald

Side note still rocking the homage to the mud master the bad ass SMAEL on your recommend. Almost 3 years later still going strong and all for $18.99 and free prime two day shipping!!!!!! Keep the good budget stuff coming Nutn

Laylit

I just ordered a Sanrenmu Land 912 Silver! I can only hope it does not make the real Sebenza look more tasty than ever..

Josh P.

What is that Camo Watch?!